TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mokume Gane: A Comprehensive Study
by Steve Midgett
A NOTE FROM STEVE
Dear Friends,
I wanted to take the opportunity to give you the rundown on this completely FREE online version of my book, Mokume Gane: A Comprehensive Study. All of the book’s original content is now available here. I also have added, and wiill continue to add, new content both by me and by other leading Mokume Gane artists, in the NEW LAYERS sections that accompany each post. I truly hope this book, along with the discussions in the comments section at the end of each post will become a valuable resource for all metalsmiths, jewelers and knifemakers to learn, share and engage on the subject of Mokume Gane.
Please help me spread the word about this resource by sharing on social media and linking to this book from your website. If you have innovative content on the subject that you would like to contribute, please reach out to me directly at steve@mokume.com.
Thank you and enjoy!
— Steve
Table of CONTENTS
Chapter I: The History of Mokume Gane
Part 1: Development of Mokume in Japan
New Layers: Tiffany Mokume?
Part 2: Development of Mokume and Laminated Metals in the West
New Layers: David Barnhill and David Huang, An Artistic Collaboration
Chapter III: Metals for Mokume — Copper, Silver, Gold and Platinum Alloys for Mokume Gane
Chapter IV: Metallurgical Theory for Mokume Gane — Understanding the Way Metals Behave in a Mokume Billet
Chapter V: Tools and Equipment — What You Need to Make Mokume Gane
New Layers: Tool Talk
Chapter VI: Preparing the Billet — How to Prepare a Mokume Gane Billet
Chapter VII: Firing Methods
Part 1: Making and Firing a Mokume Mini-kiln
New Layers: Improvements to Torch-fired Mini-kilns
New Layers: Eric Burris on Torch-fired Mokume
Part 2: Forge-fired Mokume Gane by Robert Coogan
New Layers: Update from Robert Coogan
Part 3: Electric Kiln-fired Mokume by James Binnion
Part 4: Solder-bonded Mokume Gane by Alistair McCallum and Soldered-wire Mokume
Chapter VIII: From Billet to Sheet — Transforming a Mokume Billet into Usable Material
Chapter IX: Patterning — Methods for Pattern Development in Mokume Gane
Chapter X: Finishing Techniques — Making Your Mokume Shine
Project Demonstrations — Step by Step: Learning Skills for Working Mokume Gane
Project 1: Mokume Accent Ring: A Simple Cast Ring Accented with a Piece of Mokume Stock
Project 2: Cast Inlay Ring: Inlay a Continuous Strip of Mokume in a Cast Base
Project 3: Fabricated Mokume Band: Construction Techniques for a Mokume Band with a Liner and Edging
Project 4: Gouge Patterned Pin: Carving and Forging Techniques to Create an Attractive Brooch
Project 5: Twist Patterned Bracelet: Make a Beautiful Bangle Bracelet Using a Twisted Mokume Bar
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